Race for Asia's World Cup berth heats up with Japan, Australia in pursuit of Saudi Arabia
The race to reach the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Asia is heating up with just four matches left to go in the final round of qualifiers.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
4-2-0, 2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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2022 WCQ Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR Iran | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 16 |
| South Korea | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 14 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Lebanon | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| Iraq | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -6 | 4 |
| Syria | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 2 |
2022 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Goal Difference21
Goals Scored22
Assists0
Goals Conceded1